Child Care Supervisor

Job Summary

Reporting to the Centre Director, acts as an integral member of the team to assist in the overall management of day to day supervision and operations of a child age group.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
• Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use and providing opportunities for creative expression;
• Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, sleep room, outside and playground activities;
• Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs;
• Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis;
• Provides training and acts as a role model for students, supply and new team members;
• Meets emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the classroom;
• Prepares and maintains the indoor and outdoor play areas for children’s use, including checking toys and equipment to ensure safe functioning and performing various housekeeping and sanitizing duties as required;
• Participates in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices;
• Ensures any special dietary requirements are met;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Child Development Worker or Child Development Supervisor Certification (formerly ECE Level 2 or ECE Level 3)
• Possesses a Degree in Bachelor of Education or an Early Childhood Education Diploma from a recognized College or equivalency
• C.P.R. and First Aid updated every 3 years
• ALL employees are required to have clear Criminal Records Checks including vulnerable sector searches – these are required to be kept up to date and renewed every 3 years.
• High standard of professionalism
• Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all children and clients are cared for equally and in accordance with our standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and children’s needs
• High energy level with a strong work ethic
• Excellent organization skills to prioritize workload in order to achieve results in a constantly changing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chestermere, AB T1X 2P2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chestermere, AB T1X 2P2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person